An acronym of “Ambition to Create Novel Expressions,” Acne Studios was founded in Stockholm in 1997 by Jonny Johansson and three colleagues. Johansson created 100 pairs of raw denim jeans as a gift for friends and family, and a label was born. The line now includes a range of men’s and women’s ready-to-wear featuring eclectic materials for those who don’t believe in conventional fashion.